Pr-Mem (Risc Memory) - Avaya DEFINITY Server CSI Maintenance Manual

PR-MEM (RISC Memory)

PR-MEM (RISC Memory)
MO Name (in
Alarm Log)
1
PR-MEM
1
PR-MEM
1. The MO is "PR-MEM" because all of the Memory used by the Processor is on the
TN2402/TN798 Processor circuit pack.
The RISC Memory contains the Avaya MultiVantage Software on DEFINITY
Server and firmware. The Processor circuit pack is the most critical component in
the system.
For testing purposes, the circuit pack is logically separated into PR-MAINT,
PROCR, and PR-MEM. This means that a memory problem requires that the
Processor be replaced. These systems contain two types of memory: Flash ROM
and DRAM. Flash ROM is memory that contains the boot image, part of the
low-level maintenance firmware, and PI firmware. This type of memory is not
erased during circuit pack resets. It can be reprogrammed via the upgrade
software command or a Reset System 4/5 using a software memory card.
One section of the Flash ROM (BOOTPROM) containing the system initialization
functions and the low-level diagnostic programs is programmed at the factory and
is not reprogrammed by the upgrade software command. DRAM is used for
software data storage, and it changes constantly. Both types of memory are
present on the Processor circuit pack. The diagnostics run appropriate tests on
both memories.
For all system activity, the Processor must be able to access the Memory. If the
Processor cannot do this, the system goes into SPE-down mode. In SPE-down
mode, fatal Memory errors may show up as Processor errors. This merely
indicates that the Processor and the Memory are very closely linked as a matter of
course.
If the initialization diagnostics fail, refer to the
section in Chapter 1, ''Maintenance for CSI
555-233-119
Alarm
Level Initial Command to Run
MAJOR test memory a lo c
MINOR test memory a sh c
Full Name of MO
RISC Memory
RISC Memory
''Procedure for SPE-Down Mode''
systems''.
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